Dreamwave Wrestling—Anniversary XI: “Undeniable” is at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11.

Celebrate Easter with egg hunts in Ottawa and Utica this weekend.

Camp Aramoni's Spring Hike & Dine Experience includes food and drink pairings, hiking and live music on March 28.

Starved Rock Lodge will host their annual Bunny Bash at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood’s top honor to a comic, multi-generational American saga of political resistance

La Salle's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

Utica's St. Patrick's Parade is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7.

August Hill Winery's next Around the World wine pairing event is Saturday, Feb. 28 and will focus on the food and wine of Germany.

Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Chris Kattan will perform at the 122 Club in Streator Friday, Feb. 20.

Stage 212 in La Salle presents the final weekend of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" this weekend, while Camp Aramoni in Tonica will host a special Galentine's Day event Friday.

Stage 212's production of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" opens Friday, Feb. 6.

Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations by leading performers, musicians and groups since the president ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in his post of the recent cancellations

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71

Starved Rock State Park will host a family-friendly Groundhog Day program Sunday, Feb. 1.

Eagle Watch Weekend events happen at locations throughout the Illinois Valley Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

Open Space Gallery in Ottawa will host a Craft & Chill Journaling and Collage event on Jan. 15, as well as an oil painting workshop on Jan. 18.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” pulled off an upset over “Sinners” to win best film, drama

Camp Aramoni will host the 'New Year, New You' brunch on Sunday, Jan. 11.

Start the New Year off right with a guided winter hike at Starved Rock State Park.

Starved Rock Lodge will host guided hikes and historic trolley tours Dec. 27-28.

It's the last chance to shop for unique goods at Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market and get your holiday scares on at Insanity Haunted House!

Tour La Salle's Hegeler Carus Mansion and Ottawa's Reddick Mansion during holiday open houses this weekend.

Stage 212 will host three performances of 'Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue to Benefit the Auditorium' this weekend.

Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market opens for the holiday season Friday, Nov. 28, which is also the same day as the Festival of Lights Parade at 6 p.m.

The Artist Sunday Road Rally is a free self-guided tour of local art studios and locations that support local artists. Participating locations will have live demos, art exhibitions and more.

Princeton's Christmas Walk Weekend kicks off Friday, Nov. 21 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 23.

The Model Train Fair & Farm Toy Show is Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

La Salle's Frosty on First festival kicks off Friday, Nov. 7 and continues Saturday, Nov. 8. Ottawa's Shop, Sip & Sparkle also runs Nov. 7-8.

Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews Josh Harr of UpByNoon, the featured artist at this weekend's Sound Stage concert

Visit Insanity Haunted House in Peru or Nightmare Haunted Attraction in Princeton this Halloween weekend... if you dare!

Hometown Halloween kicks off at 10:30 a.m. in La Salle, and includes a costume parade, trick-or-treating and more.

Starved Rock Lodge will host an Oktoberfest Dinner Oct. 19, while Princeton's Oktoberfest is Oct. 18.

Burgoo Festival is Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 in Utica.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 8 featured Morgan McConnell, the director of performances presented this weekend courtesy of the Performing Arts Guild, titled “Tapestry Of Shadows,” which are four acts based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe and arranged by McConnell.

This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

The Monster Mash Balloon Bash is Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, while the Ottawa Scarecrow Festival is also Saturday.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will kick off its season Saturday, Sept. 27. Bill's Barktober Fest is also happening Saturday in downtown Ottawa.

The final Third Friday event of the season is Friday, Sept. 19 in downtown Ottawa. Princeton's Artisan

Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” took the top drama prize

The BBQ & Blues Fest is set for Friday, Sept. 12, while the Jazz'N the Street Festival is Saturday, Sept. 13.

The Sumthins will perform at Ottawa's Washington Square Park on Saturday night.

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Wine on the Hill in Peru, Music in the Park in Ottawa or at Court Street Pub's Block Party in Ottawa.

Country star Trace Adkins performs at the Bureau County Fair in Princeton Thursday, Aug. 21.

Plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend, from the Princeton Farmers' Market to Ottawa's Third Friday event and more.

Overdrive Monster Truck Show will be at the La Salle Speedway & Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Day Jones sat down with Monica Sudakov. She is portraying Velma Kelly in Engle Lane Theatre's upcoming production of "Chicago." The show runs August 10-16 and tickets are on sale now

Streator Fest, Taste of the Illinois Valley in Peru this weekend!

Check out specials from local businesses at downtown Streator's "Christmas in July" event, or catch a performance of "The Little Mermaid" in Princeton.

Enjoy a free concert in Ottawa or Peru, hike Starved Rock or kayak along the Illinois River!